Carroll County Commissioners, March 21 meeting

KEY ACTION Carroll County Sheriff Dale Williams has agreed to provide trusted inmates to help clean up and make repairs to the county dog pound.

DISCUSSION Williams, having met with Carroll commissioner Bob Wirkner and Ken Ohler, dog warden, said that he has the manpower to paint, mow and do other repair and clean-up tasks at the pound.

Wirkner questioned if the roof was good or if it just looked the way it did because it was rundown.

Ohler said that the building needs sandblasted and then sealed before painting.

Commissioner Tom Wheaton suggested that a list be made of repairs that are needed and Ohler should prioritize them.

Wirkner said that many people are scared by the K9 unit when it is parked in front of the sheriff’s office and suggested that the K9 unit be kept in a kennel at the dog pound and the officer could have a desk to use there.

Wirkner also said that people complain about the dog being in the deputy’s car during the summer months when it is hot. The K9 is kept heated in the winter and cooled in the summer with air conditioning when the K9 is in the vehicle.

Continuing with discussion with the dog warden, Wirkner asked why his cellphone doesn’t seem to work. Ohler said he let it lapse to cut costs for his department.

When questioned about how to reach him, Ohler said the sheriff can reach him through the MARC’s radio or anyone can leave a message at his home phone.

Wirkner asked what happens if someone needs to speak to Ohler immediately and there is no answer at the dog pound or his home. Ohler said he has an answering machine and will get to it when he can.

“Do you think a cellphone would be beneficial,” questioned Wirkner.

Wheaton said that some department heads are given a stipend to have cellphone service available so they can be reached when needed.

In other action, director of American Red Cross Chad Conrad presented awards to Earl Ledford, representing Dellroy Ruritans and Mark Walters, for Boy Scout Troop 141. The award was the Carroll County Impact Award. Both recipients expressed their thanks to Conrad and the American Red Cross.

OTHER ACTION

• Announced that bids will be accepted until April 18 at 9:30 a.m. for the Community Development Block Grant F-12 Pavement Program for Murray Avenue and Pennock Street, both in Minerva; South Street in Loudon Township; Reed Street in Malvern; and Carrollton Street, West Street and Davie Lane, all in Dellroy.

• Approved a quote from Community Title Company at $150 per report for title searches needed in the Moving Ohio Forward Demolition Grants.